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Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:07:56 -0700
...But from what I heard > >>> (rumors and personal experience on sliders equipped with them), > >>> they´re really quiet. > >>> > >>> Picture: > >>> http://www.v6bus.de/rollers...
Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 2 May 2023 19:11:46 -0700
...The rollers were > >>>>> replaced about a year ago. > >>>>> > >>>>> But... the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not > flushed > >>>> with > >>>>> the body...
Re: sliding door quieting
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:40:47 -0500
...older, noisier doors, like on my '84, the sound of the rollers is > the least of my worries. I doubt anything could quiet the...
Re: Locked out
Historical mailing list - Jeff Woodall
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:56:50 -0500
...a minute then realized the skylight mechanism had worn out nylon rollers !!! I climbed up onto the roof rack,pulled up the skylight,by...
Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 2 May 2023 13:57:18 -0400
...The rollers were >>>>> replaced about a year ago. >>>>> >>>>> But... the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not flushed >>>> with >>>>> the body...
You've got it all figured out....and then this
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:44:54 +0000
OK, you have finally found a Body Shop guy with a Frame Machine. You have another guy with a backyard full of Rollers, and...
Re: Manual Trans question
Historical mailing list - Jason
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 23:50:35 -0400
...of 4th gear is usually an indication of a worn main roller > bearing or the gear carrier housing is shot. Worn hub or ring...
California Inspection: Day 1
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:28:29 -0700
...there's a roller assembly in the floor of the shop and a Denver boot type device on the non-driven wheel of the...
Re: What is SA Besto spray
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:38:21 -0700
...My salesman comes by every 3 weeks , > great > stuff we use it on everything including the shop door rollers later mark > d >
Welding problems
Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:15:35 -0400
...I flipped the roller over, but it is a smooth groove, and the wire wont pull through because the spool nut self-tightens as...
Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:56 EST
...The pinion shaft and it's double tapered roller bearing should be just fine in either direction. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
Re: Wheel bearings - how tight
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:36 -0500
...Go round and round until the grease begins to come out between the rollers and race. Once plenty of grease squeezes through, smear some...
Re: $50 dollar rustoleum/tremclad paint job pictures?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:35:08 -0800
...3896130 http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Bodywork_and_Glass_Roller_painting And there may be another UK site with more. Brickyard somethingerother...
Re: Peel and Seal
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 07:58:20 -0700
...sure there aren't any pockets of air underneath (use a roller) > - > then moisture shouldn't be too much of an issue. > > Also, the...
Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
Tue, 27 May 2003 15:11:24 -0400
...finish is not possible anyway, and some are designed for brush/roller. Look here http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/WestAdvisorDisplayView? advisor...
seeking spindle for 86 (2wd w/ PS)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:23:17 -0400
...has a few I believe ..and likes to keep them all rollers. >but I can ask, if you don't find something else . > >Scott...
updated URL for German VW
Historical mailing list
Sun, 29 Sep 1996 11:44:30 -0700
...a pair of those old-fashioned metal roller-skates, made, I think, by Winchester (but any would do) - the kind which fasten onto the...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:10:38 -0600
...But from what I heard >>>>> (rumors and personal experience on sliders equipped with them), >>>>> they´re really quiet. >>>>> >>>>> Picture: >>>>> http://www.v6bus.de/rollers...
Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 24 May 2009 07:36:35 -0700
...All that lubrication your shooting in > there is doing only two things, gathering crud for the rollers to run over > making it even harder...
Re: Lantern hanger
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:52:52 -0700
Oh sure, when I get a tubing roller made :) Alistair > On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote...
Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
CA testing has two tests - assuming that you get the 'standard' smog test. Every year a small percentage of what CA thinks are 'high...
Re: Phreighda�: What one thing would you change about a westy interior?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:18:37 -0400
...I would have whatever the statutory minimum toilet enclosure (glorified roller shades, maybe?) is necessary so you could declare the thing as a second...
Re: EV fuel econ. Q
Historical mailing list - Jeff DeLeeuw
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 22:15:00 -0800
...a > key for those old fashioned clamp-on roller skates. >************************************************************************** > > IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Jeff DeLeeuw Wellington Communications http://www.creativesites.com/ tel/fax: 206.718.2075...
Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:59:23 -0700
...the Italian special) 1978 Honda wagon (the FIRST) 1978 Honda wagon (the SECOND) 1977 Honda Civic (the roller skate) 1976 type 1 (the bug)
Re: Help in northern Ontario...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:38:33 -0700
...If outside diameter is the same, but inside diameter is smaller, you'd think the rollers would be smaller. Smaller rollers equal slower turning...
Re: Of Buses Towing Boats (kayaks & racks)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:52:32 -0800
...Now I am building two stitch and glue kayaks from Pygmy Boats and will add the Yakima roller and saddle system for them. I...
Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
...The worn outer bearing that came out has some slightly melted-looking, galled surfaces on the rollers. The inner one I could detect no...
Re: Replacing rear hinge on sliding door
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:25:10 -0400
...And figure out how the rollers fit on. With some care I expect you can do this. Eric Caron 85 GL > On Aug 14...
Re: Rust repair
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 09:56:51 -0500
...a layer of rust over that area, including the rail the roller runs in. The other surface is a new rear (standard, not Rocky...
Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:27:03 -0600
...3-IN-ONE is ideal to use on tools, rollers, hinges, in-line skates, wheels... nearly everything that moves. > > Cheers, > David
favorite stove/fridge cabinet mods
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:39:20 -0700
...that the drawer could be widened if it were�mounted on roller type brackets rather than the goofy wood slots used by Westfalia. � What...
Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:09:25 -0400
...I am >going to see if I have the tools to remove the double taper roller >bearing at the pinion shaft. Possibly I have...
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Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 26 May 2017 10:31:38 -0700
...With axle nut/flange removed and a thin needle on a grease gun, I pumped in grease at several different points between each roller...
Re: Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Wed, 20 May 2009 02:16:37 +0000
...Lowered engine onto a piece on plywood on PVC pipe rollers. Used a floor jack under tranny. After engine is down, I think we...
Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features" (& least-favorite)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 14 May 2005 22:28:19 +1200
...Width Crappy doorhandle design Shoddy locks Tailgate gas struts (what was wrong with the older sprung setup?) Rattling slider top roller (a maddening VW...
Re: ?Flattening Glossy Photos? - Absolutely NO Van Content.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:32:16 -0500
...Remove photos and, using a rubber roller, squeegee the photos onto clean glass. They will pop off when completely dry and they will be...
Re: vans
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:21:01 -0500
...vents...No more seizing up! Those stayed on till I sold that bus..Pretty nice battleship gray enamel roller paint job, too. Don Hanson
Re: Clutch Pedal Click
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:23:46 -0700
...I imagine there's not enough metal there to install a roller type bearing. Obviously Bronze would be easier to install. Didn't know...
next CCC's outing
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Jan 1997 14:57:48 -0800
...a pair of those old fashioned roller skates, clamp-on, adjustable, with key. **************************************************************************
Re: Awning Recomendations?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:30:34 -0400
...Carefree. > They fall into four groups, fiberglass pole support, (Shady Boy) , roller > with spring return (Dometic), manual roll-up (Fiama and Carefree) > and crank...
Re: wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:18:01 -0400
...However it is still > a dual ball bearing assembly as compared to many other using dual roller > assemblies. It is a short assembly so...
Re: Sliding door... please help...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:24:54 -0800
...all the rollers are new and > well > > lubed)* > > > > thanks in advance for any help > > > > dan > > >
Re: Skylight Lift Mechanism
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 15:48:25 -0700
Skylight Guy mentioned to me about a place somewheres in Canada that makes what could be the same rollers. Its a fitting and hardware...
FS 90 Vanagon sliding door - SF bay Area
Historical mailing list - Gary Buchanan
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:51:52 -0700
...Door has all roller guides, handles, power door lock motor, interior panel, & glass. The only thing that's missing is the window gasket, as...
Friday water pump fun!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:36:15 -0800
...Timing belt, tensioner, idler arm roller, coolant swap etc. After that work I noticed a very intermittiment light sound "choonk choonk choonk" sound. Initially...
Fw: Re: Skylight Installation Question: Solved
Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 20:27:56 -0700
...are those for??? >> >>> >>> the rollers for the track ....the arms that lift the skylite sit in a >>> track...the rollers wear out and break...
Re: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:20:53 -0500
...At least they pick most of the lint out of the roller covers before applying the paint and those big mayflies add a decorative...
Re: throttle valve switch
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 08:57:46 -0600
My throttle valve full throttle switch has a roller on the micro switch to work with No Lube condition. It never hurts to put...
Re: Time to paint, should I film it?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:43:44 -0800
...If you are > using a roller, paint the handle to look like a lightsaber. > > Opening credits, put both hands out towards the van before...
FS: 1990 VW Syncro Westfalia, 132k, in NC (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:51:41 -0600 (CST)
Hi All, This one is for the 'High-Rollers'! 8-) Contact the seller, not me. Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW...
Small Changes to the WBX that add up to a REAL HORSE POWER INCREASE...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 11:55:05 EST
...3 change the air filter 1 or 2 Add light weight roller tip ratio rockers and stronger push rods adds @ 10 Change to quad...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 26 May 2012 20:19:54 -0500
...making a one way clutch. >> I have >> seen ball, roller, and even taper roller bearing fail this way. Often >> all it >> takes is some...
Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 23:14:42 -0500
...get the interior door panel covered--- I didn't have the roller they all say to use--because it would almost be impossible in...
next CCC's campout!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:59:26 -0700
...a pair of those old-fashioned metal roller-skates, made, I think, by Winchester (but any would do) - the kind which fasten on to...
Re: What changes in doors between '84 and '85? (was RE: EpidermalLayer of Sliding Door)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 15 May 1999 00:48:57 +0200
...The hinge >and roller mechanism was new, the latch was new, the outer handle was new and >there was several other modifications also. This...
HELP! Problems with my '87
Historical mailing list - Tim
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 15:42:57 -0400
I was taking my saugter roller skating this morning and stopped at a friends house to pick someome one up and it refused to...
Re: Fwd: [Diesel-Vanagon] SA five-speed gearbox for sale
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 17:33:37 -0700
...the Italian special) 1978 Honda wagon (the FIRST) 1978 Honda wagon (the SECOND) 1977 Honda Civic (the roller skate) 1976 type 1 (the bug)
Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or ???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:42:03 -0400
...Insert the grease needle between the rollers into the housing area. Now fill until fresh grease comes out of the bearing. Now for the...
Bugs out, and other annoyances
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:25:22 EDT
...to replace the little plastic guides or rollers on the roof vent crank arms Thanks, Kevin 84 Westfalia (The Project)
Re: sliding door
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 5 Dec 2025 05:00:10 +0000
...My annual ritual is t remove the track cover and clean & lube the rear mechanism and lube both latches and all the rollers. (Sure...